Round 1 - The 90's1. Kurt Cobain, lead singer of Nirvana, featured heavily in the news during the 90s – but who was he married to?2. Name both of the ‘Two Fat Ladies’ as featured in the 90s BBC2 cooking show.3. Whitney Houston’s ‘I Will Always Love You’ was featured in which film?4. What was the name of the handheld digital pet which was created in the 90s and started a craze amongst children?5. Name the 1998 Israeli and transsexual winner of the Eurovision song contest.6. Freddie Mercury topped the charts in August 1993, two years after his death – but with which song?7. What was the name of the housekeeper in the 90s Irish sitcom, ‘Father Ted’?8. In which year did the Soviet Union collapse?9. What was the name of the first cloned sheep, hitting headlines in 1996?10. What were the first names of the FBI characters ‘Mulder’ and ‘Scully’ in TV sci-fi show the X-Files?

Round 2 - TV and Film1. What is the profession of Indiana Jones?2. What was the name of the youngest child in ‘The Sound of Music’?3. What is the name of the ‘Hotel Inspector’ in the Channel 5 series?4. Which cartoon character lived at 52 Festive Road?5. In ‘To The Manor Born’, what was the name of the manor?6. Who played Sherlock Holmes in the 2012 BBC TV adaptation ‘Sherlock’?7. Who was the host of ‘Question of Sport’ before Sue Barker?8. In which US TV series would you find the characters Blaine Anderson, Rachel Berry, Kurt Hummel and Sue Sylvester?9. In which film did Kathy Bates befriend Jessica Tandy in a nursing home and hear the tale of her life?10. Which child actor saw ‘dead people’ in the Sixth Sense?

Round 3 - Food and Drink1. What type of fish is used in the making of Worcestershire sauce?2. Anjou, Comice and Bartlett are all types of which fruit?3. Halloumi is a type of cheese originating from which island?4. Which Scottish dessert consists of whipped cream, whisky, honey, raspberries and oatmeal?5. Which beer used the slogan ‘Probably the Best Lager in the World’?6. Where and when did the first McDonalds fast food restaurant open in the UK?7. In which cocktail would you find white rum, mint leaves, lime juice, sugar and soda?8. From which city does Coleman’s mustard hail?9. What spirit is made from scotch whisky, honey, herbs and spices?10. What is a young pilchard called (according to UK standards)?

Round 1 - The 90's1. Kurt Cobain, lead singer of Nirvana, featured heavily in the news during the 90s – but who was he married to? Courtney Love2. Name both of the ‘Two Fat Ladies’ as featured in the 90s BBC2 cooking show. Clarissa Dickson Wright and Jennifer Paterson3. Whitney Houston’s ‘I Will Always Love You’ was featured in which film? The Bodyguard4. What was the name of the handheld digital pet which was created in the 90s and started a craze amongst children? Tamagotchi5. Name the 1998 Israeli and transsexual winner of the Eurovision song contest. Dana International6. Freddie Mercury topped the charts in August 1993, two years after his death – but with which song? Living On My Own7. What was the name of the housekeeper in the 90s Irish sitcom, ‘Father Ted’? Mrs Doyle8. In which year did the Soviet Union collapse? 19919. What was the name of the first cloned sheep, hitting headlines in 1996? Dolly10. What were the first names of the FBI characters ‘Mulder’ and ‘Scully’ in TV sci-fi show the X-Files? Fox Mulder and Dana Scully

Round 2 - TV and Film1. What is the profession of Indiana Jones? Archaeologist2. What was the name of the youngest child in ‘The Sound of Music’? Gretl3. What is the name of the ‘Hotel Inspector’ in the Channel 5 series? Alex Polizzi4. Which cartoon character lived at 52 Festive Road? Mr Benn5. In ‘To The Manor Born’, what was the name of the manor? Grantleigh6. Who played Sherlock Holmes in the 2012 BBC TV adaptation ‘Sherlock’? Benedict Cumberbatch7. Who was the host of ‘Question of Sport’ before Sue Barker? David Coleman8. In which US TV series would you find the characters Blaine Anderson, Rachel Berry, Kurt Hummel and Sue Sylvester? Glee9. In which film did Kathy Bates befriend Jessica Tandy in a nursing home and hear the tale of her life? Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe10. Which child actor saw ‘dead people’ in the Sixth Sense? Haley Joel Osment

Round 3 - Food and Drink1. What type of fish is used in the making of Worcestershire sauce? Anchovy2. Anjou, Comice and Bartlett are all types of which fruit? Pear3. Halloumi is a type of cheese originating from which island? Cyprus4. Which Scottish dessert consists of whipped cream, whisky, honey, raspberries and oatmeal? Cranachan5. Which beer used the slogan ‘Probably the Best Lager in the World’? Carlsberg6. Where and when did the first McDonalds fast food restaurant open in the UK? Woolwich in 19747. In which cocktail would you find white rum, mint leaves, lime juice, sugar and soda? Mojito8. From which city does Coleman’s mustard hail? Norwich9. What spirit is made from scotch whisky, honey, herbs and spices? Drambuie10. What is a young pilchard called (according to UK standards)? A sardine

Round 1 - How much do you know about Sir Sean Connery?1. For which film did he win his only Oscar (as best supporting actor)?2. Where did he place in the 1950 Mr Universe competition?3. In which film did he voice the character Draco?4. In which 1983 film did he return as James Bond?5. What was his character's name in the film "League of Extraordinary Gentlemen"?6. Who were his co-stars in "The Last Great Train Robbery"?7. In which year was Sir Sean Knighted?8. He has 2 tattoos. What do they say?9. What is his wife's name?10. How many James Bond films did he appear in?

Round 2 - Art and Literature1. In Charles Dickens’s ‘Great Expectations’, what is the name of the London lawyer who represents Pip’s benefactor?2. In Beatrix Potter’s books, what kind of animal was Jeremy Fisher?3. Who wrote the opera ‘Madame Butterfly’?4. In which European gallery does the famous painting ‘Whistler’s Mother’ hang, painted by James McNeill Whistler?5. Which famous Latin phrase has been popularly translated as ‘seize the day’?6. What type of animal is Snowball, in George Orwell’s ‘Animal Farm’?7. Whose autobiography is entitled ‘Dreams From My Father’?8. At which number on Baker Street did Sherlock Holmes live?9. In which European city would you find the famous ‘Trevi Fountain’?10. Which newspaper does Peter Parker (aka Spiderman) work for?

Round 3 - Science and Nature1. A ‘cria’ is the name for the offspring of which type of animal?2. Who invented the safety pin?3. What does RAM stand for, when describing computer hardware?4. What term is used for one-billionth of a second?5. Coeliac disease is associated with an intolerance to what?6. Which is the primary bodily organ affected by hepatitis?7. What is the collective noun for a group of polecats?8. What type of fruit is a ‘Norfolk Beefing’?9. How often does Halley’s Comet appear?10. What is the correct scientific name for laughing gas?

Round 1 - How much do you know about Sir Sean Connery1. For which film did he win his only Oscar (as best supporting actor)? The Untouchables2. Where did he place in the 1950 Mr Universe competition? 3rd3. In which film did he voice the character Draco? Dragonheart4. In which 1983 film did he return as James Bond? Never Say Never Again5. What was his character's name in the film "League of Extraordinary Gentlemen"? Allan Quartermain6. Who were his co-stars in "The First Great Train Robbery"? Donald Sutherland and Lesley-Anne Down7. In which year was Sir Sean Knighted? 20008. He has 2 tattoos. What do they say? Mum and Dad / Scotland Forever9. What is his wife's name? Micheline Roquebrune10. How many James Bond films did he appear in? 7

Round 2 - Art and Literature1. In Charles Dickens’s ‘Great Expectations’, what is the name of the London lawyer who represents Pip’s benefactor? Mr Jaggers2. In Beatrix Potter’s books, what kind of animal was Jeremy Fisher? A frog3. Who wrote the opera ‘Madame Butterfly’? Giacomo Puccini4. In which European gallery does the famous painting ‘Whistler’s Mother’ hang, painted by James McNeill Whistler? The Musée D’Orsay in Paris5. Which famous Latin phrase has been popularly translated as ‘seize the day’? Carpe diem6. What type of animal is Snowball, in George Orwell’s ‘Animal Farm’? Pig7. Whose autobiography is entitled ‘Dreams From My Father’? Barack Obama8. At which number on Baker Street did Sherlock Holmes live? 221B9. In which European city would you find the famous ‘Trevi Fountain’? Rome10. Which newspaper does Peter Parker (aka Spiderman) work for? Daily Bugle

Round 3 - Science and Nature1. A ‘cria’ is the name for the offspring of which type of animal? A baby camelid, eg llama, alpaca, vicuña or guanaco2. Who invented the safety pin? Walter Hunt3. What does RAM stand for, when describing computer hardware? Random-Access Memory4. What term is used for one-billionth of a second? A nanosecond5. Coeliac disease is associated with an intolerance to what? Gluten6. Which is the primary bodily organ affected by hepatitis? Liver7. What is the collective noun for a group of polecats? A chine8. What type of fruit is a ‘Norfolk Beefing’? An apple9. How often does Halley’s Comet appear? Every 75/76 years (either is acceptable)10. What is the correct scientific name for laughing gas? Nitrous Oxide

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